Focus question #1: What are the
implications of the research in science of learning for teachers?
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The latest research of science of learning
emphasizes active engagement and a focus on meta-cognitive thinking to build
what has been called student centered or knowledge production approach to
teaching.
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Such research finding represent a challenge to
instructional methods that feature mainly lectures and presentations y teachers
to students- what can be called teacher-centered or knowledge reproduction
approach to teaching.
Source: Transforming Learning with
New Technologies pg.55
Summary:
The
chapter focused on how technology can change teaching and learning in schools.
It should inspired students to learn and use their creativity. Actively engage
student with a lot of visual learning. It talked about different things to be
visual components in teaching; example, video, internet sites, graphing
calculators. And how we can engage student with things like online surveys, and
discussion boards.
Tech Tool:
Poetry
180: A Poem A Day for American High Schools (www.loc.gov/poetry/180). Poems for
everyday of the school year (from the library of congress).